Current Affairs — 27 May 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 27 May 2026
National Health Accounts 2022-23: out-of-pocket spending falls to 43.4%, government health spending at 1.43% of GDP
The National Health Accounts estimates for 2022-23, released on 27 May 2026, show out-of-pocket expenditure falling to 43.4% of total health expenditure and government health expenditure rising to 1.43% of GDP.
Cabinet approves SARTHAK-PDS umbrella scheme with ₹25,530 crore Central outlay
On 27 May 2026 the CCEA approved SARTHAK-PDS, an umbrella scheme merging foodgrain-movement/FPS-dealer-margin assistance and SMART PDS, with a Central outlay of ₹25,530 crore up to 31 March 2031.
Third Advance Estimates 2025-26: record foodgrain output of 376.56 million tonnes
The Third Advance Estimates for 2025-26, released on 27 May 2026, put India's foodgrain production at a record 376.563 million tonnes, about 18.8 million tonnes (5.3%) above 2024-25.
Kolkata to host International Day of Yoga 2026 main event; theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'
Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav announced on 27 May 2026 that the main International Day of Yoga 2026 event will be held in Kolkata on 21 June, with the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'.
Government says India's refining surplus ensures full petrol and diesel supply; capacity 258.1 MTPA
The Petroleum Ministry said on 27 May 2026 that India, the world's fourth-largest refiner with 258.1 MTPA capacity across 22 refineries, has more than adequate petrol and diesel supplies.
INS Sudarshini reaches Antigua after her first trans-Atlantic crossing under Lokayan 26
Indian Navy sail training ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Antigua on 27 May 2026 after her first Atlantic crossing, a 19-day passage from Mindelo, Cape Verde, as part of the Lokayan 26 expedition.
Indian Railways approves first indigenous hydrogen train on Jind–Sonipat section
Indian Railways has approved a 10-car hydrogen fuel cell trainset with a 1,200 kW propulsion system to run at up to 75 kmph on the Jind–Sonipat section in Haryana, the Railway Ministry said on 27 May 2026.
12th round of India–Korea CEPA upgrade negotiations concludes in New Delhi
The 12th round of India–Republic of Korea CEPA upgrade negotiations was held in New Delhi from 25–27 May 2026; both sides agreed to form sub-groups on digital trade, supply chains and strategic industrial cooperation.
Sikkim declared a fully literate State under ULLAS
Sikkim was declared a fully literate State under ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram on 27 May 2026, at the seventh convocation of Sikkim University in Gangtok attended by President Droupadi Murmu.
Women make up nearly 41% of the 2024 IAS batch, among the highest ever
Dr Jitendra Singh said on 27 May 2026 that women form nearly 41% of the 2024 IAS batch, one of the highest-ever levels of gender participation in the service.
Scindia launches ₹236 crore 'Mission Queen Pineapple' for Tripura's GI-tagged pineapple
On 27 May 2026 DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and the Tripura Chief Minister launched 'Mission Queen Pineapple', a ₹236 crore three-year convergence initiative to build a value chain around Tripura's GI-tagged Queen Pineapple.
PM chairs 51st PRAGATI meeting; reviews ₹30,000 crore projects and Ken-Betwa link
PM Narendra Modi chaired the 51st PRAGATI meeting on 27 May 2026, reviewing seven Railways, Power and Road projects worth about ₹30,000 crore in nine States, the Ken-Betwa Link Project and SBM-Urban 2.0.
Justice Alok Kumar Verma resigns as Judge of Uttarakhand High Court
A notification dated 27 May 2026 recorded that Justice Alok Kumar Verma resigned as Judge of the Uttarakhand High Court under proviso (a) to Article 217(1), with effect from 30 April 2026.